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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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